Updated again with link to youtube (courtesy of Pahlawan Volunteers) re: PJ anti-I.S.A. vigil
For reasons beyond my control, I wasn't able to participate in last weekend's vigil, which, everyone knows, ended so badly. However, Stephen (in Singapore) and I (in Malaysia) followed the status of the peaceful vigil right up to the point where the 23 arrested were in the police station. While skyping (is that a word?), we were shocked to learn that a harmless vigil of peace-loving people could be made out into something sinister. In all fairness, I didn’t blog about it, as I was not there.
Tonight, however, is a different story. I managed to return from
Then the awaited man-of-the-year arrived, Raja Petra together with his ever-loyal wife, Marina. People gravitate to him, even me. I find myself at a loss for words when I see him. There’s so much I want to say but cannot find the words. He’s used to it, I’m sure.
When we relocated to another area, just two minutes from where we were, people started showing up in droves. Suddenly the group became a crowd and it was impossible to take a picture of the entire group with my HP camera. The usual speeches were made and I didn’t get to hear any of them. It didn’t matter. My objective was to lend my physical presence and that of my son to the “I thought would be less people tonight” vigil. I was so wrong again. The turnout has been the highest of the four that I had participated in. Old friends met up, surprised to see each other there. New friends made contacts. Families came, the young with the old, people from all walks of life. This is the
Let’s hope that the people who were present today carry with them the knowledge that we should be able to meet in solidarity "anytime" for those that cannot speak for themselves. I also hope that like me, they will share with others about the peace and harmony in the vigils and that making a difference does not mean being a nuisance.
Enjoy these pictures taken and see if you can stop yourself from smiling when you see the last one!
First location: Haris at work
and Haris at work again
The crowd getting bigger by the minute
More speeches!
Happy people exercising their freedom to be
where they want to be.
The bravest couple!
Loud and Clear:
No! No! No! to I.S.A.
The one who stole the limelight. This little cutie pie. I'm sure I saw many taking her picture. Hope they do her better justice than my camera phone.
Read more : Shanghaifish, Anil Netto, Haris Ibrahim, Del Capo, Zorro, Sivin Kit, The Whisperer, kkitsam
24 comments:
Its so much sweeter tonight esp. with that pic of 5 diehard supporters looking jubilant.
Thanks to all who came and make this night very special.
Thanks to you and Jared too.. Your presence always lighten up the atmosphere.
Am speechless till now. This smile never leave my face at all. Wow!!
thewhisperer: You are definitely in the top 10 diehard supporters. You are everywhere! I'm honoured to be considered diehard eventhough I missed some vigils.
Thanks a million! :)
Lita,
Its the passion from the heart that makes a person a diehard supporter. Definitely not by being everywhere or the number of vigil one attended.
We all came in one heart and with one passion. No personal agenda. And that matters most..
thewhisperer: I hear you. I agree with you. I believe it is important to do what we can, when we can and how we can but always for the cause and not for any other reason. :)
Hi there, an excellent report on the vigil, keep up the good work.
Power to the people !
WTF: Thank you. Nice of you to say so. I like to think that my coverage gives people another perspective to the vigils. Hopefully to draw more for them.
:)
lita, thanks for the update. Is just felt so warm to see all the people gather again.. oh well, without candle, we can do it as well :)
Jarod: Hi, did now know you were there. Next time, look for me to say hello okay.
I was with my Jared! :)
Lita, Good write up again on your blog and also your 'First' photo is something that's always unique.
Yes, there's always something new I've learned and picked up in every vigil and last nite was no exception.
Finally I got a chance to say Hi to you. Must admit I was lost for words coz of the timing. I thought I'll surprised you till the end of the event, (nice try ha ha.) Nice meeting you.
Yes, last nite was indeed the best 'yet'.Had a little trouble trying to cover the entire event like a 'pro' later to realised emmm.. Im still an amateur.
Till we meet again next week,
same time,
same place,
same spirit,
same smile!!
same objective!!
Abolish ISA!!!
Cheers
rakyat@work
Rakyat@work: The pleasure of meeting you is all mine. Thanks for some exclusive photos. Very kind of you!
Looking forward to seeing you again!
Cheers! :)
Lita, i was not there... That is why i read here for update. Will surely look for u :)
So you are Lita, Zorro introduced us. As usual, I was at a loss for words when meeting a new face. Anyway, the people there overwhelmed me. It's great to see so many like-minded people despite our differences!
Peng: Yes, I remember you, SYT. Glad I said hello to Zorro just as you were standing there.
Same like you, I also find it hard to say too much with new found friends.
Hopefully in time, we'll be more comfortable. :)
Lita, you da woman....making it back in time for the 6th. Jared is a lucky and good son.
Good job, winner never quit! Let's see how many times the Gestapo can clampdown on us, after the 1st clampdown on the 6th vigil in Penang last Saturday, I am going to attend the next one again. The more repressive, the more resilient we become! This is the way we demonstrate to them that we mean business!......................
Slug it out until ISA is removed! Cheers!
Zorro: I'm da woman! Now who am I to argue with you!!!!
:)
Kopi37: Good on ya! I could feel your enthusiasm! Thanks for dropping by.
:)
Hi Lita, hope we can meet up next sunday :) Keep it up continues the fight against ISA!!!!
kkitsam: Thanks for the tip. Looking forward to seeing you too.
:)
Here's Part 1 of 6 of PJ Vigil.
Comments by RPK, Bernard Khoo and a couple of senior citizens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNU3sWKCGI
Stay tuned for the rest in the process of being uploaded... my connection very slow lah. :( Feel free to share, no permission required. Cheers!
Pat Lu: That's very generous of you. Thank you very much. Will watch it shortly.
:)
Here's a video, Part 1 of 6 of the PJ Vigil.
Comments by RPK, Bernard Khoo and a couple of senior citizens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNU3sWKCGI
Stay tuned for the rest in the process of being uploaded.
Feel free to share, no permission required. :)
With love from Pahlawan Volunteers
"Negara Kita Tanggungjawab Kita"
– From conviction to action
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33559455073
Hey Pat Lu: I'm trying to add it to my blog post. Hope I can do it!
Thanks a million! :)
Yikes, sorry Lita, didn't realize I posted Part 1 of 6 twice. :p
Here's Part 2 of 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyI7o6Y2sLI
My broadband connection is slow. It's taking ages for the rest to be uploaded :((
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